Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

70 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 (opens Google Maps) · Newport County · (401) 849-5222· 95 certified beds · avg 86 residents/day · certified since Mar 19, 1980 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected Mar 12, 2026

Serious findings on record

most recent Aug 6, 2024

$8,018

Fines, last 3 years

3.33

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, isolated · Aug 6, 2024 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.

Severity (G): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.

Corrected: Aug 28, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 12 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Mar 12, 2026F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. F-0812
Mar 12, 2026E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. F-0760
Mar 12, 2026D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. F-0658

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 12, 2026	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Mar 12, 2026	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · F-0760
Mar 12, 2026	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · F-0658
Mar 12, 2026	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761
Mar 12, 2026	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842
Mar 12, 2026	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have a working program to monitor how antibiotics are used. Tracking antibiotic use helps make sure these drugs are given only when needed and remain effective. · F-0881
Jan 9, 2025	F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812
Jan 9, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656
Jan 9, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880
Aug 6, 2024	▲ G · Actual harm, isolated	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint · F-0689
Jul 18, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · from a complaint · F-0692
May 16, 2024	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	When a resident had a planned discharge, the facility did not make sure the necessary information was communicated to the resident and to the doctors or facility taking over their care. · from a complaint · F-0661

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 6).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2024

2025

2026

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2024	3	1	G ▲
2025	3	0	F
2026	6	0	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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1 fine totaling $8,018.

Every penalty CMS publishes for this facility in the 3-year window is listed —none excluded. The count and the dollar total come from two different CMS datasets and agree for this facility. Penalties older than the window are dropped by CMS before publication, not by us.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Jul 18, 2024	Fine	$8,018

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityRhode Island averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

3.33

3.88

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.81

0.80

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

3.05

3.48

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	Rhode Island avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.33	3.88	3.95	bottom 28% in Rhode Island; bottom 28% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.81	0.80	0.69	top 46% in Rhode Island; top 27% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.05	3.48	3.50	bottom 30% in Rhode Island; bottom 34% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.55	0.55	0.48	top 41% in Rhode Island; top 28% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	28.6	40.6	45.8	top 15% in Rhode Island; top 12% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	18.8	37.9	42.9	top 14% in Rhode Island; top 12% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.35, RN 0.81, weekend 3.07.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.35 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 2/5 · long-stay residents: 1/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5

Costs & payment

Price evidence · separate from quality

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Arnold, Kelly	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	10%	12/31/2024
Bigney, Michael	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	70%	12/31/2024
Ryan, Christopher	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	10%	12/31/2024
Ryan, Stephanie	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	10%	12/31/2024
Arnold, Kelly	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2024
Arnold, Kelly	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2024
Arnold, Kelly	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2024
Arnold, Kelly	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2024
Bigney, Michael	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2024
Bigney, Michael	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2024
Bigney, Michael	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2024
Bigney, Michael	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2024
Cicchelli, Robert	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/31/2008
Cicchelli, Robert	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/31/2008
Domingoes, Lori	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/25/1999
Domingoes, Lori	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/25/1999
Health Concepts LTD	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/25/2026
Romagnolo, Jennifer	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/27/2012
Romagnolo, Jennifer	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/27/2012
Ryan, Christopher	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2024

Showing 20 of 26 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 6 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Rhode Island midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 29% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"The ownership record on file lists 26 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

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Adviniacare Newport, LLC	0.9 mi	Newport, RI	★★☆☆☆	2/5
St Clare Home	0.9 mi	Newport, RI	★★★★☆	5/5
John Clarke Senior Living	2.9 mi	Middletown, RI	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Grand Islander Center	3.1 mi	Middletown, RI	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Royal Middletown Nursing Center	4.3 mi	Middletown, RI	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Elderwood of Scallop Shell at Wakefield	9.3 mi	South Kingstown, RI	★★☆☆☆	2/5
South County Eden Operations LLC DBA Lakeside Nurs	10.5 mi	North Kingstown, RI	★★★★☆	4/5
Roberts Health Centre INC	11.6 mi	North Kingstown, RI	★★★★★	4/5
South Kingstown Nurs. & Rehab Ctr	12.5 mi	West Kingston, RI	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Bayview Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	12.8 mi	North Kingstown, RI	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Saint Elizabeth Home East Greenwich	13.9 mi	East Greenwich, RI	★★★☆☆	2/5	abuse
Silver Creek Rehab and Healthcare Center	14.6 mi	Bristol, RI	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 415074.

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Visit checklist — Village House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

70 Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 · (401) 849-5222

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $8,018

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Aug 6, 2024 (F-0689, Actual harm, isolated): The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "Who oversees antibiotic use here, and how do you decide when an antibiotic is really needed?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the Rhode Island midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 29% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "The ownership record on file lists 26 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 415074 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)